Hard starts after running

Agent_Orange said
So I do have a 727, tci shift kit, 2200ish stall (needs replaced). 3.73 gears. Had 36 degrees timing trimmed to all in at @ 2400rpm before carb idle procedure. After setting carb idle I'm sitting @ 31 degrees. So I will fix that when I'm happy with idle. Took it for a spin after setting carb idle, goes into drive smoother than before, about 100 rpm drop. Idle is nice, off throttle is responsive. Still not starting easy when warm after the 10 min sit. Ran out of time to play with it tonight. But so far so good.

Unless this is a drag race setup with no vacuum advance, 31 @ 2400 is too much.

OK A quick scan through your posts indicates you've got a 318 with a cam change, but not too radical.
Also that you may be using FBO's plate. If you want to use the FBO plate, then I can't help you. Follow what Don says and if it don't work out, you always have the option of doing it more like the factory and factory teams did.

The second link in the quote below is a great example of adjusting the advance to work as the engine will like it when using vacuum advance.

Mattax said
You've prob seen these but if not, I kindof spill the beans on shaping the curve here and with Rick as he works through and posts the effects of his changes here.

That quote comes from this thread, where TT5.9 also shows how more is not always better and similar in shape the timing is for a 5.9 Need some help with my timing curve.

Drag race focused, different story: Vacuum advance is not needed. Engine is run wide open, relatively cold, timing can be all in at low rpm as long as there is compensation for slew if running electronic ignition.